"Why My Kid Needs a Knot Genie!" Video Contest ($500 Savings Bond)

The creators of the detangling brush, the Knot Genie, has launched a fun video contest for you to tell the world "Why My Kid Needs a Knot Genie!"  All you need to do is make one video up to 60 seconds long answering that question.  Then simply submit your video on the Knot Genie Facebook page.  The first 50 eligible video entries will receive a free Knot Genie, but only one video will win a $250 U.S. Savings Bond, which will be worth $500 at maturity.

You have until September 1st, 2011 to submit your video entry.  The winner is determined by voting, which will end on September 18th.  Visit Knot Genie on Facebook for the contest details and to view the video entries already received.


More about the Knot Genie . . . 

Although my daughter has straight hair, it is getting long and tangles very easily at the ends, especially after a night of sleep during humid weather.  We always comb her hair out after her bath, but it is usually accompanied by a few OW!'s.  I remember my own straight hair was the same way when I was little.  I also remember how painful it was when my mother tried to comb through those tangles.  I was very curious to try the Knot Genie detangling brush to see if it does what it claims . . . to detangle my daughter's hair without pulling her hair so much that it comes out at the root or breaks.

The Knot Genie's secret is the varying lengths of the teeth on the brush.  I was skeptical because that sounded too simple of a solution to me.  I was proven wrong when we completely brushed our daughter's hair out from root to tip without one complaint.

The Knot Genie is available in 4 colors and retails for $19.99.  You can purchase it from the Knot Genie Online Store or from local hair salons across the country.


Thank you to Knot Genie for providing a complimentary product sample for us to base this review upon and for sending us a gift card as a thank you for helping to spread the word about their video contest.

Holiday 2010 Giveaway: Karmin G3 Salon Pro Ceramic Styling/Flat Iron (ARV $129) [CLOSED]

When many people think of flat irons, they associate these hair styling tools with hair straighteners. In actuality, flat irons can do so much more, including curl and add volume to your hair. Ceramic flat irons, such as the Karmin G3 Salon Pro protect your hair from heat damage and from drying out unlike traditional flat irons. Instead of frizzy hair, flat irons with ceramic plates leave your hair smoother and shinier.

More about the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron . . .

• 1" Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Plates
• Ionic Technology for shiny, healthy hair
• Infrared Heat
• Maximum temperature of 420° and a minimum temperature of 180°, perfect for all hair types
• Straighten, Curl, Flip and Wave Styling
• Flash Quick Heating
• Free Heat Mat/Carrying Case Combo worth $25
• Instruction Manual
• 3 Year Manufacture Warranty

You can currently find this and other Karmin flat irons, at HairProductsPro.com and other major retailers of hair styling tools. For a limited time, you can receive Free Shipping on orders over $75. To learn more about hair tools, visit the Hair Products Pro Blog.

Thank you to HairProductsPro.com for providing the prize for this contest.

What you can win:
One lucky reader will receive a White Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron (ARV $129).

Limitations:

This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

How to Gain Entries:

Browse the selection of hair styling tools offered by Hair Products Pro. Then leave a comment telling me the name of one item you would like to give or receive as a gift this Holiday (aside from the item selected as our contest prize). You MUST do this to be eligible to win this contest.

Extra Entries:

1) For 5 extra entries, leave a relevant comment on one of my non-giveaway posts. Then leave FIVE separate comments with the name of the post on which you commented. You will earn 5 extra entries for each different non-contest post you comment on.

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For 5 extra entries, enter one of my other contests. Leave FIVE separate comments here telling me which contest you entered. You will earn 5 extra entries for each contest you enter.

3) For 10 extra entries, blog about this contest linking back to this post AND HairProductsPro.com . Then come back here and leave TEN separate comments with the link to your blog post.

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For 1 extra entry each, if you are a Friend of mine on Facebook and/or if you have "liked" the 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires Facebook page, then leave a separate comment here telling me so with the link to your Facebook profile.

5) For 1 extra entry each, follow HairProductsPro on Twitter and/or "Like" Hair Products Pro on Facebook. Then leave a separate comment for each with the link to your Twitter or Facebook profile.

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Follow me on Twitter. Then leave a separate comment with the link to your Twitter profile.

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Tweet about this giveaway linking back to this post. Then come back here and leave the link to your tweet in a separate comment. You may do this once per day until the end of the contest.

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Random Drawing:

This contest will be closed on Monday, October 25th, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. A random number drawing will be held shortly after. The winner will be announced here and will be contact via email or through their blog. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new number will be drawn.

Good luck in the drawing!

"Get Cool For School" Giveaway #22: Sumo Bean Bag Chair, Barbar Cordless Combo, The Container Store GC [CLOSED]

Get Cool For School! Giveaway #22

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Please take a moment to meet our sponsors . . .

SUMO lounge furniture gives a new meaning to the word "comfort." They offer modern versions of the classic idea of bean bag chairs. These chairs come in many versions and sizes and are a smart alternative to upholstered furniture for dorm rooms, apartments, family rooms, and playrooms.

BARBAR is based in Beverly Hills, CA and hasbeen in operation since 2000.

With over 20 years of experience as a former stylist, the company'sfounder, Dominic Barbar, has applied his years of techinical know-how toturn his passion into reality by creating a premium line of hair careproducts that simplify the hair stylist's job.

BARBAR products utilize Mr. Barbar's intrinsic knowledge of hair withcutting edge technology to bring the latest in hair tool innovations. BARBAR's variety of professional quality products cover all the hair needs without damaging a strand.

BARBAR Artist, Inc. is worldwide and the working philosophy is simple: provide the stylist and consumer with incomparable quality products andcustomer service at the best available price.

Back-to-school is the best time of year to visit The Container Store, whether you are a teacher reorganizing your classroom or a college bound student who needs to furnish a dorm room. In addition to their ever popular Elfa storage organization system, The Container Store is full of great storage solutions that are both practical and attractive.

Adovia is a unique skin care line, combining natural ingredients with modern science to formulate an effective blend of minerals and the finest herbal ingredients nature has to offer. The vital nutrients,anti-oxidants and minerals present in Adovia products are responsibly gathered at the place closest to the soul of Mother Earth - The DeadSea.

What you can win:
One lucky reader will win ALL the items listed below.

SUMO Omni Supersized Bean Bag Chair/Pillow (ARV $149)

SUMO Omni Bean Bag Chair Review

The winner will receive one a SUMO Omni Bean Bag Chair in the color of their choice.

• 10 achingly fashionable colors to choose from
• 10 different positions (discovered so far – some say we lack imagination)
• Measures big - 4.5’ X 5.5, but weighs little – just 18lbs
• Space age rip-proof nylon, stays new looking – easy to clean
• Filled with top quality sumo beads - stays fluffy, never flat

The Barbar 1900 Tourmaline Cordless Combo

The Barbar 1900 Tourmaline Cordless Combo includesboth a tourmaline plate flat iron and curling iron. Go cord free inless than 3 minutes!

• Tourmaline plate flat iron
• Tourmaline barrel curling
• 356° fahrenheit/ 180° celsius
• Heats up in 2 to 3 minutes
• 5 Minute usage time

$40 GC toThe Container Store

The winner will receive four $10 gift cards to The Container Store to spend on themselves or to share with a friend.

Adovia Vanilla Bath Salts 15 oz.

These are the 8 blogs participating in this giveaway event. You can gain additional entries for this contest by entering on all 8 blogs.

3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

As They Grow Up

Blessings Abound Mommy

Experimental Mommy

Life Starring the Kids and Me

Momstart

The Shopping Mama

What Mommies Need

Limitations:
This giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, we will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

How to Gain Entries:
1) Browse the selection of lounge furniture available on Sumolounge.com . Then leave a comment telling us what other item you saw that you would love to own.

2) Visit Barbar Hair Tools and leave a comment on another hair tool you'd love to own!

3) Browse the selection of items available on ContainerStore.com . Then leave a comment telling us what you would spend your GCs on if you won this contest.

4) Visit Adovia Spa and leave a comment on another bath or skin care product you'd love to pamper yourself with!

You MUST do ALL FOUR to be eligible to win this contest, but you will receive one entry for each completed mandatory entry provided you leave a separate comment for each.

Extra Entries:

1) For 5 extra entries, leave a comment on any of my non-giveaway posts. Then leave FIVE separate comments telling me the title of the post you left your comment on. You will earn 5 extra entries for each non-giveaway post you leave a comment on.

2) For 5 extra entries, enter one of my other contests. Leave FIVE separate comments here telling me which contest you entered. You will earn 5 extra entries for each contest you enter.

3) Add this blog to your Technorati Favorites. Then leave a separate comment telling me you did so and under what username. Add to Technorati Favorites

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5) Follow me on Twitter. Then leave a separate comment with the link to your Twitter profile.

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Now go visit the other participating blogs to obtain additional entries for this contest!

(All entries will be verified prior to awarding this prize.)

Random Drawing:
This contest will be closed on Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. A random number drawing will be held shortly after. The winner will be announced here and will be contact via email or through their blog. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new number will be drawn.

Good luck in the drawing!